ਪੰਜਾਬੀ ਕੈਲੰਡਰ 2020 Punjabi Calendar 2020
Punjab • Solar (Nanakshahi) and Lunisolar (Bikrami) • Hyderabad
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The Punjabi region uses two parallel calendars — the Nanakshahi calendar (a tropical solar calendar adopted by the Sikh community in 2003) and the Bikrami calendar (Vikram Samvat, the older lunisolar tradition still used by Hindus in Punjab). Both are anchored by major Sikh and Punjabi festivals like Baisakhi, Lohri, and Gurpurabs.
पंजाब में दो कैलेंडर प्रचलित हैं — सिख समुदाय का नानकशाही (2003 में अपनाया गया) और हिन्दुओं का बिक्रमी / विक्रम संवत्।
The Punjabi cultural calendar reflects the region's blended Sikh, Hindu, and Punjabi-folk heritage. The Sikh community follows the Nanakshahi calendar — a tropical solar calendar adopted in 2003 by SGPC to fix Gurpurab dates that had been drifting in the lunisolar Bikrami system. Hindus and many traditional Sikhs still follow Bikrami (Vikram Samvat) — the lunisolar calendar with months matching the standard Hindu lunisolar calendar. Two New Year celebrations exist: Vaisakhi (April 13-14, harvest new year — also commemorating the founding of Khalsa in 1699 by Guru Gobind Singh) and Chet 1 (Nanakshahi New Year — March 14).
ਯੁੱਗ
ਚੰਦਰ ਮਹੀਨੇ
| # | ਮਹੀਨਾ | ਮੂਲ ਨਾਮ | ਗ੍ਰੈਗੋਰੀਅਨ ਸਮਾਂ | ਮੁੱਖ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chet | ਚੇਤ | March 14 - April 13 (Nanakshahi) | Chet 1 (Nanakshahi New Year), Hola Mohalla (Anandpur Sahib), Ram Navami |
| 2 | Vaisakh | ਵੈਸਾਖ | April 14 - May 14 | Vaisakhi (Punjabi harvest new year, founding of Khalsa 1699), Ranjit Singh Day, Mahavir Jayanti |
| 3 | Jeth | ਜੇਠ | May 15 - June 14 | Martyrdom of Guru Arjan Dev Ji |
| 4 | Harh | ਹਾੜ | June 15 - July 15 | Harh Sangrand, Devshayani Ekadashi |
| 5 | Sawan | ਸਾਉਣ | July 16 - August 15 | Teejan (Punjabi Teej), Raksha Bandhan, Sawan Sangrand |
| 6 | Bhadon | ਭਾਦੋਂ | August 16 - September 14 | Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi (in Hindu Punjabi families), Bhadon Sangrand, First Prakash of Sri Guru Granth Sahib (1604) |
| 7 | Assu | ਅੱਸੂ | September 15 - October 14 | Sharad Navratri, Dussehra, Assu Sangrand |
| 8 | Katak | ਕੱਤਕ | October 15 - November 13 | Diwali (Bandi Chhor Divas — release of Guru Hargobind Sahib), Karva Chauth, Guru Nanak Dev Ji's Gurpurab |
| 9 | Maghar | ਮੱਘਰ | November 14 - December 13 | Martyrdom of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, Maghar Sangrand |
| 10 | Poh | ਪੋਹ | December 14 - January 12 | Sahibzade Shaheedi (martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's sons), Poh Sangrand |
| 11 | Magh | ਮਾਘ | January 13 - February 11 | Lohri (eve of Maghi), Maghi (Maghar Sankranti), Vasant Panchami, Maagh Mela |
| 12 | Phagan | ਫੱਗਣ | February 12 - March 13 | Maha Shivratri, Holi, Hola Mohalla preparation |
ਖੇਤਰੀ ਤਿਉਹਾਰ
Punjab's grandest festival — celebrating wheat harvest AND commemorating Guru Gobind Singh's founding of the Khalsa Panth on April 13, 1699 at Anandpur Sahib. Bhangra, Gidda, parades, gurdwara celebrations across Punjab and Sikh diaspora.
Winter solstice harvest festival. Bonfires lit; til, gajak, popcorn, peanuts thrown into fire as offerings. Traditional Bhangra and Gidda dancing. Celebrates the end of winter and longer days. Particularly grand for newlyweds and newborns.
Annual Sikh martial arts festival at Anandpur Sahib founded by Guru Gobind Singh. Nihangs (Sikh warrior order) display traditional weapons (gatka), horsemanship, and martial skills. 3-day grand fair.
Sikhs celebrate Diwali as Bandi Chhor Divas — commemorating Guru Hargobind Sahib's release from Gwalior fort along with 52 imprisoned Hindu kings. Golden Temple is illuminated with thousands of lamps.
Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, founder of Sikhism. Massive celebrations at Sultanpur Lodhi, Nankana Sahib, Golden Temple. Akhand Path (continuous reading of Guru Granth Sahib for 48 hours), processions, langar.
Commemorates the 40 Muktas (martyrs) of Mukatsar who fought for Guru Gobind Singh. Annual fair at Sri Mukatsar Sahib gurdwara.
Commemorates the martyrdom of Guru Gobind Singh's four sons (Sahibzade) at Chamkaur Sahib and Fatehgarh Sahib. Recently declared Veer Bal Diwas (December 26) by Government of India.
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ਆਮ ਸਵਾਲ
When is Vaisakhi 2026?
Vaisakhi 2026 falls on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 — when the Sun enters Mesha (Aries). It marks the harvest new year and commemorates the 327th anniversary of the Khalsa founding by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699.
What is the Nanakshahi calendar?
Nanakshahi is a tropical solar calendar adopted by the SGPC in 2003 for fixing Sikh Gurpurab dates. Year 1 begins with Guru Nanak Dev Ji's birth year (1469 CE). The new year (Chet 1) falls on March 14 every year. To convert: Gregorian year - 1468/1469 = Nanakshahi year. So 2026 CE = Nanakshahi 558.
What are the 12 Punjabi months?
Chet (ਚੇਤ), Vaisakh (ਵੈਸਾਖ), Jeth (ਜੇਠ), Harh (ਹਾੜ), Sawan (ਸਾਉਣ), Bhadon (ਭਾਦੋਂ), Assu (ਅੱਸੂ), Katak (ਕੱਤਕ), Maghar (ਮੱਘਰ), Poh (ਪੋਹ), Magh (ਮਾਘ), Phagan (ਫੱਗਣ). The Sangrand (1st of each month) is observed at gurdwaras.
When is Lohri 2026?
Lohri 2026 falls on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 — the eve of Maghi/Makar Sankranti. Particularly grand celebrations for families with newlyweds or newborn children.
Why was the Nanakshahi calendar adopted?
Because the older Bikrami (lunisolar) system caused Gurpurabs to drift across Gregorian dates each year — making it hard to plan modern observances. The Nanakshahi calendar fixed Gurpurab dates to specific Gregorian dates. However, some traditional Sikh authorities still prefer the original Bikrami dates.